The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a game seven against the Boston Celtics, can they carry forward their momentum to take the series on the road? When will the Las Vegas Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza at quarterback from veteran Kirk Cousins? Looking ahead at the 2027 NFL Draft, the top five appears loaded especially at quarterback. How did the New York Knicks throttle the Atlanta Hawks to advance in the NBA Playoffs? The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, are you into it? Will Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken name Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback before training camp? Should the Denver Nuggets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves affect Nikola Jokić’s legacy? Who is the favorite to win the NBA’s eastern conference? Can the Timberwolves give the San Antonio Spurs a tough series? The latest update in LockingFingerGate features differing details on a potential heroic save from a car crash. Could free agent quarterback Russell Wilson’s next destination be television? Can the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets keep their seasons alive tonight? Does tonight’s game affect the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James?

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Star receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys, will he actually play for Dallas this season or could he be traded? Could the Los Angeles Rams transition at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Ty Simpson rival the Green Bay Packers when they went from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love? If the Houston Rockets complete the comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers, will this go down as an all-time choke job for LeBron James? Ratings for the NBA Playoffs are at a 33 year high, was the complaining about the sport during the regular season overblown? If March Madness does expand to more teams, how will people print their brackets? Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II gave an update on quarterback Aaron Rodgers, could the Denver Broncos actually be interested in Rodgers if Bo Nix’s ankle isn’t healthy? Do you buy Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a tough guy? How many teams will purposefully tank next season under the NBA’s new anti-tanking proposal? Will Simpson start any games for the Super Bowl favorite Rams as a rookie? Will the Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets or Philadelphia 76ers complete the comeback of being down two-games in the first round? Should the NFL Draft stay with the new format of eight minutes between picks? How many more teams will Rockets star Kevin Durant suit up for before retiring? LIV Golf appears to be ending, what lessons will be learned? What should we name the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation, and when will it end? Could the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears or Cincinnati Bengals go on a surprise run to the Super Bowl like last year’s champion Seattle Seahawks?

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Geoff Schwartz is in for Abdalla today, filling in with Bleck to give his thoughts on the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the Los Angeles Rams selection of Ty Simpson and how the quarterback will develop while sitting behind league MVP Matthew Stafford. Joel Embiid had a huge game for the Philadelphia 76ers last night, if he stays healthy could the Boston Celtics be in trouble? Will former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose be the first NBA MVP not to make the Hall of Fame? The NCAA basketball tournament appears set to expand to 76 teams, is this the right decision? Will the New England Patriots and coach Mike Vrabel be able to overcome the distraction of Vrabel’s situation with former NFL insider Dianna Russini? The New York Jets visited with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson, what’s next for Mr. Unlimited? Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant won’t play in tonight’s do-or-die game with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does his future hold? Should the Denver Broncos be concerned with the status quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle? Deshaun Watson has reportedly taken the lead in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition, should coach Todd Monken name him the starter now? The NBA has a new proposal to eliminate tanking, did they get it right? Geoff explains his connection to the Devil Wears Prada.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers used a rare free agent tender on Aaron Rodgers, but are we any closer on a decision from the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s return? New Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson’s recent comments on the team’s interest in appear to contradict his earlier comments, what’s going on? The eight seed Orlando Magic have pushed the top seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink, can Cade Cunningham’s crew come back? The Denver Nuggets survived against the Minnesota Timberwolves, is the pressure now on the T-Wolves without Anthony Edwards? Texas Tech transfer QB Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for gambling, what will that mean for his future? Whose NFL Draft results were underrated, and which were overrated? What NFL teams put themselves into playoff contention with their picks in the NFL Draft? With the additions of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker in free agency and LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane in the NFL Draft, are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to return to the AFC’s elite? The Michael Jackson biopic did crazy numbers at the box office, why? The Baltimore Ravens have signed Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, does he have a chance to make their roster? Do the New York Knicks have to win tonight if they’re going to win their series with the Atlanta Hawks? Bleck and Abdalla take a look at the other NBA Playoff series. 

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The NFL Draft is in the books and we had a great time in Pittsburgh! Who was the big winner: the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys or Cleveland Browns? Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was wheeling and dealing again, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. A few days later, does the Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson make any more sense? Did the Jacksonville Jaguars have the worst draft in the NFL? Did the new format of eight minutes between picks make the NFL Draft better or worse? Was Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić in the wrong Saturday night at the end of their playoff game with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made his television debut for NBC and gave his opinion on Aaron Rodgers future as his former team’s quarterback? Fifteen years from now, will this draft be remembered for the selection of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza at number one, or someone else? Which rookie QB will play the most this season: Fernando Mendoza with the Raiders, Simpson for the Rams, Carson Beck on the Arizona Cardinals or Drew Allar with the Steelers? Have the Cowboys done enough to fix their defensive problems? Are the Kansas City Chiefs ready to rejoin the elite teams in the NFL? Will the San Francisco 49ers find a trade partner for receiver Brandon Aiuyk? After allowing their owner to make a selection in the NFL Draft, what is going on with the Baltimore Ravens? Is it okay to have a phone conversation in a public bathroom?

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It’s day two of the NFL Draft with Bleck and Abdalla continuing to broadcast live from Pittsburgh. The Los Angeles Rams selecting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the draft was the shocker of the night, Simpson sat down with us following his selection. We also had a chance to talk with his college teammate Kadyn Proctor who was selected by the Miami Dolphins. Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will put to the test that team’s shouldn’t take a running back high as he was selected third overall by the Arizona Cardinals, we had a chance to talk to Love after being drafted. The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the draft to pick LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane, who joined the guys after being picked. Bleck is taking a victory lap as he correctly predicted New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel would briefly speak to the media right before the draft. The Washington Commanders landed Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles while the New York Jets picked Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, both defenders sat down with us after being picked. Are the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants the most improved team after day one of the draft? Who is the most intriguing player heading into night two of the draft? Could a veteran player be on the move tonight? How did Bleck and Abdalla’s top 10 predictions stack up as they looked to “Beat the Raj?” Are the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets in trouble in their first round series and what could happen to their teams if they lose? The Cowboys added Ohio State safety Caleb Downs while the Giants drafted Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, both players joined the guys after being selected. The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, following the pick Bleck and Abdalla got to meet the newest member of their favorite team.

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The guys are at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s NFL Draft where they’ll be interviewing several first round picks with all the latest rumblings. Bleck couldn’t pass up an opportunity to troll Abdalla over the new contract for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will not be at Patriots headquarters on Saturday during the NFL Draft as the fallout of his incident in Arizona with former NFL report Dianna Russini. New photos of Vrabel and Russini have surfaced, could it lead New England to trading their first round pick tonight? Bleck and Abdalla look to “Beat the Raj” with predictions on the top ten tonight. How many trades will take place in the top ten tonight? What are the chances Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love falls out of the top five? How many defensive players will be picked at the top of the draft? Will the Denver Nuggets respond defensively tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum continue his scoring success against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks? Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker complained about the officiating in last night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, has the Thunder’s style of play become a major NBA story? What items from the 2000s have value now?

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We’re one day away from the NFL Draft, where we’ll be broadcasting live from tomorrow in Pittsburgh. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left last night’s game with a concussion, can his team survive without him against the Portland Trail Blazers? What sites should Abdalla visit in Pittsburgh during the draft? No news yet on Aaron Rodgers return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, will we hear anything during the draft? Did the New England Patriots try to sneak coach Mike Vrabel’s availability yesterday and control questions about his interaction with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini? We have breaking news the Dallas Cowboys are going to make star receiver George Pickens play on the franchise tag this season. Before becoming the number one pick tomorrow, are we buying or selling Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza? How far can LeBron James continue to carry the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs? Has Abdalla changed his mind on teams selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love high in the draft? Will Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves back up their talk about the Denver Nuggets? Can Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum carry over his momentum against the New York Knicks? Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders wants the Cleveland media to be more positive. Should the Boston Celtics be concerned after losing game two to the Philadelphia 76ers? Can the Houston Rockets come back against the Lakers after falling into an 0-2 hole, could coach Ime Udoka be in trouble if Houston is swept? How high could Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson be drafted tomorrow? Now with the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup, could quarterback Justin Fields be on the path that Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold took?

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After the New York Knicks loss last night, did the Atlanta Hawks reveal the blueprint to beat New York is to attack Jalen Brunson? Billy Donovan will not be returning as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, where will Chicago go from here? Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson spoke about how the acquisition of quarterback Kyler Murray will push J.J. McCarthy. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel spoke publicly to the media for the first time since the photos of he and former NFL reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini were published. Rock legend Bret Michaels joined the guys to preview his big concert from Thursday’s NFL Draft. If multiple teams are looking to trade down in Thursday’s draft, will they find enough teams looking to move up? The Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series with the Denver Nuggets and showed no respect for Denver following the game, is this a good example of why divisions still matter in the NBA? Our colleague at Westwood One Sports Mike Mayock joined the guys to preview Thursday’s draft. Would LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier be a good fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round? Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is reportedly headed to television, working for NBC. Will he be a good fit?

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Dexter Lawrence was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals for the tenth pick of the NFL Draft, could this be a rare deal that helps both teams? Where do the Bengals now rank among the NFL elite? Does the pickup of Lawrence help the Bengals convince star quarterback Joe Burrow they’ve done enough to compete? Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown appears headed to the New England Patriots, assuming the deal is made where would the Patriots rank in the AFC? Trent Williams is returning to the San Francisco 49ers, Bleck tells a story of how he almost killed the All-Pro tackle once. Aaron Rodgers isn’t expected to make his decision on returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers before Thursday’s draft, how should this affect their draft plans? Can LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers be affected by their first round matchup with the Houston Rockets? Should we be surprised the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons yesterday? Will the reconciliation between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley last? San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had a fantastic playoff debut, is he the best show in the NBA right now? NFL Network’s Charles Davis joined the guys to preview Thursday’s NFL Draft. Are the Rockets in trouble if they don’t get Kevin Durant back soon?

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